66 Perkins generator fault/alarm codes with symptom, cause and remedy — compiled from Perkins service and controller documentation.
| Code | Meaning / symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low cranking speed | ||
| 11 | Excessive fuel consumption | ||
| 111 | No. 1 Injector Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 112 | No. 2 Injector Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 113 | No. 3 Injector Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 114 | No. 4 Injector Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 115 | No. 5 Injector Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 116 | No. 6 Injector Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 117 | Cylinder 1 Fault | Service | |
| 13 | Black exhaust | ||
| 133 | Intake Manifold Air Temperature sensor fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 141 | Primary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 142 | Secondary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Fault | No specific remedy provided, but it is suggested to investigate the fault. | |
| 143 | Engine Timing Calibration Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 144 | Engine Operation Mode Selector Switch Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 151 | High Air Filter Restriction | Schedule a Service. | |
| 154 | Throttle Position Sensor Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 155 | Secondary Throttle Position sensor Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 157 | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 159 | Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 16 | Blue/white exhaust | ||
| 162 | Fuel Rail Pressure Valve Solenoid Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 168 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 169 | Low Engine Coolant | Schedule a Service. | |
| 177 | Turbo Wastegate Actuator Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 185 | High Exhaust Temperature | Schedule a Service. | |
| 187 | Oil Pressure Sensor Fault | Service | |
| 197 | Intake Manifold Boost Pressure Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 199 | Glow Plug Start Relay Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 20 | Knocking | ||
| 23 | Start failed | ||
| 233 | Ether In | Schedule a Service. | |
| 24 | Stop fail | ||
| 245 | Idle Validation Switch 1 Fault | No specific remedy provided, but it is suggested to investigate the fault. | |
| 246 | Idle Validation Switch 2 Fault | No specific remedy provided, but it is suggested to investigate the fault. | |
| 25 | Vibration | ||
| 253 | Engine Fuel Supply Pump Relay Fault | Schedule a Service. | |
| 26 | Underspeed | ||
| 27 | Vgen <, > | ||
| 28 | Vgen unbal | ||
| 29 | Wrn ECU Alarm | ||
| 30 | Wrn RA15 fail | ||
| 31 | Overheating | ||
| 33 | Excessive crankcase pressure | ||
| 36 | Poor compression | ||
| 415 | Software Mismatch | No specific remedy provided, but it is suggested to investigate the fault. | |
| 422 | Intermittent Battery Power to ECM | Schedule Service | |
| 439 | Key Switch Fault | Service | |
| 45 | Starts and stops | ||
| 489 | Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Fault | Service | |
| 5 | Will not start | ||
| 511 | ECM Power Supply Voltage Fault | ||
| 514 | SAE J1939 Data Link Fault | ||
| 516 | 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply Fault | Check Customer Parameters or System Parameters | |
| 517 | 8 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply Fault | Schedule Service | |
| 527 | Customer/System Parameter Fault | Check Customer Parameters or System Parameters | |
| 551 | No Detected Faults have occurred since the ignition keyswitch has been turned to the ON position | Flash Code 551 indicates no faults. No further action required. | |
| 7 | Difficult starting | ||
| 8 | Lack of power | ||
| 9 | Misfiring | ||
| J1939 datalink | Warning lamp will light | Extreme temperatures are measured at the intake | None provided |
| Water Level Low | SPN=131166 , FMI=8, OC=127 | ||
| X | Engine Diagnostics: Software Mismatch | Schedule Service | |
| i02572812 | The “DIAGNOSTIC” lamp illuminates during normal engine operation. | Use the electronic service tool to check the active diagnostic codes. The cause of the problem should be corrected as soon as possible. | |
| i02651197 | A diagnostic lamp illuminates during normal engine operation. | Use the electronic service tool to check the active diagnostic codes. The cause of the problem should be corrected as soon as possible. | |
| i02784585 | A diagnostic lamp illuminates during normal engine operation and the diagnostic lamp shuts OFF. | If a fault has occurred, the fault will be logged into the memory of the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The operator should retrieve the logged fault codes and reference the appropriate information in order to identify the nature of the fault. The operator should log any observation that could have caused the lamp to light. |
Compiled from Perkins service manuals and controller documentation. Cause/remedy shown where extracted; always verify against the manual for your exact model.
No. 1 Injector Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
No. 2 Injector Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
No. 3 Injector Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
No. 4 Injector Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
No. 5 Injector Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
No. 6 Injector Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Cylinder 1 Fault. Remedy: Service.
Intake Manifold Air Temperature sensor fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Primary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Secondary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Fault. Remedy: No specific remedy provided, but it is suggested to investigate the fault..
Engine Timing Calibration Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Engine Operation Mode Selector Switch Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
High Air Filter Restriction. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Throttle Position Sensor Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Secondary Throttle Position sensor Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Fault. Remedy: Schedule a Service..